Michigan Craft Beverage Summit
March 4 - 5, 2024
The Michigan Craft Beverage Council and Pure Michigan Business Connect (PMBC) are excited to announce that the Early Bird pricing rate for the Michigan Craft Beverage Summit on March 3-5 in Kalamazoo will be honored through the event, in an ongoing effort to remove barriers to small business growth resource access, supply chain localization and connectivity, and technical assistance.
It's not too late to register for The Summit. Connect with craft beverage producers, growers, and other industry suppliers, and create collaborative partnerships as we work together to advance an ever-growing state craft beverage industry.
For those needing lodging, a reduced rate room is available through Feb. 11. General and exhibitor registration, an event agenda, and hotel accommodations are available at https://medc.cventevents.com/MICraftBeverage.
Objectives:
- Convene a statewide network of Michigan craft beverage companies, including wineries, cideries, breweries, and distilleries
- Connect Michigan-based suppliers to a unified craft beverage industry
- Disseminate craft beverage specific research, education, and economic development opportunities
- Provide an arena for supply chain connections through a Michigan based supplier trade show and one-on-one meetings*
*For those selected
Attendees Will:
- Receive education around navigating local supply chains and sourcing Michigan-grown agriculture
- Interact with craft beverage producers around the state, as well as farmers and equipment suppliers
- Learn about state resources available to industry businesses (grants, technical assistance, etc.)
- Engage in breakout sessions related to Michigan-grown ingredients, resources, and topics that relate to all craft beverage sectors
Who Should Attend?
- Decision makers at Michigan breweries, wineries, cideries, and distilleries
- Michigan growers of grain and specialty crops used in the beverage production process
- Michigan suppliers currently servicing the craft beverage industry or those looking for new market opportunities
- Grocers/retailers/other purchasers look for Michigan craft beverage products
- Local, regional and state small business service providers
- Anyone interested in getting engaged in the Michigan craft beverage industry